Greenville University

www.greenville.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $31,500
    5.01% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,799
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    97.5%
    1,757 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,104
    84.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    39.8%
    88 Graduates

    About

    Greenville University is a higher education institution located in Bond County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Greenville University were General Education (33 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

    In 2024, 254 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Greenville University. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 6.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Greenville University is $31,500, which is $7,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Greenville University is $31,500, which is $7,500 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,799.

    In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Greenville University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $31,500
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Greenville University was $31,500. The cost of tuition at Greenville University is $7,500 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $20,799
    2024 Value
    3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Greenville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,799. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Greenville University grew by 3%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,791
    Room and Board
    $976
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Greenville University was of $9,791 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $976. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.44% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    91%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    91% of undergraduate students at Greenville University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.15% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Greenville University received 1,757 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 38% annual growth. Out of those 1,757 applicants, 1,713 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,104 students enrolled at Greenville University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Greenville University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    97.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,713
    Accepted Out of 1,757

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Greenville University was 97.5% (1,713 admissions from 1,757 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 38%, while admissions grew by 41.1%.

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    SAT Scores

    13%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    34
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    13% of enrolled first-time students at Greenville University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Greenville University had a total enrollment of 1,104 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Greenville University is 936 students and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 84.8% of students enrolled at Greenville University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Greenville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.7% White, 13% Black or African American, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.35% Two or More Races, 0.906% Asian, and 0.0906% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Greenville University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.5%), followed by White Male (12.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.76%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    84.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Greenville University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,104 students. The full-time enrollment at Greenville University is 936 and the part-time enrollment is 168. This means that 84.8% of students enrolled at Greenville University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Greenville University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Greenville University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      681 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      143 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      83 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Greenville University is 61.7% White, 13% Black or African American, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.35% Two or More Races, 0.906% Asian, and 0.0906% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (1.45%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 16 more women than men received degrees from Greenville University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Greenville University is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 6.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Greenville University is General Education (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (14 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Greenville University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Education (85 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greenville University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,494,637 people), Secondary school teachers (499,964 people), Education administrators (260,365 people), Special education teachers (197,359 people), and Postsecondary teachers (184,282 people).

    The most specialized majors at Greenville University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Education (85 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Physical Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greenville University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Greenville University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Education (85 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Physical Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greenville University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,745,091 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (387,154 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (240,012 people), Computer Systems Design (138,089 people), and Outpatient care centers (99,723 people).

    The most specialized majors at Greenville University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Education (85 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Physical Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Greenville University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      21 degrees awarded
    2. Elementary Education & Teaching
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Greenville University was General Business Administration & Management with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    119
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    135
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Greenville University, which is 0.881 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (135).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Greenville University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.47 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Greenville University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 31 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    51%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 51% of students graduating from Greenville University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      167 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      24 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Greenville University is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 6.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    1.18% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      277 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      199 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      187 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Greenville University is white female (277 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (199 degrees).

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    Operations

    Greenville University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.7M (51.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Greenville University had a total salary expenditure of 32M. Greenville University employs 30 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Greenville University are Male Assistant professor (18), Female Assistant professor (12), and Male Associate professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenville University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

    Endowment

    $28.6M
    2024 Endowment
    0.201%
    decline from 2023

    Greenville University has an endowment valued at about $28.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Greenville University declined 0.201% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $11.7M
    2024 Salaries
    0.61%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Greenville University paid a median of $11.7M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($32M) and a 0.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.15% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.16M
    Instructional Salaries
    50
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Greenville University paid a total of $3.16M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenville University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

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